This is our day guide for Wednesday March 22nd 2023 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?
Holidays on March 22nd 2023
International: Nevruz
Novruz celebrates the Persian New Year, and the beginning of Spring
International: Ougadi
Ugadi marks the beginning of a new Hindu lunar calendar with a change in the moon's orbit.
Azerbaijan: Novruz Holiday
Novruz Bayrami is the most important holiday in Azerbaijan. It celebrates the Persian New Year, and the beginning of SpringRegional
India (regional): Bihar Divas
Bihar Divas marks the formation of the state of Bihar on March 22nd 1912Regional
India (regional): Sajibu Nongma Panba
The Sajibu Nongmapanba Festival is the Lunar new year festival of the sanamahism religionRegional
India (regional): 1st Navratra
First day of a nine-day festival that ends on Ram NavamiRegional
India (regional): Gudi Padwa
Gudi Padwa marks the beginning of a new Hindu lunar calendar with a change in the moon's orbit.Regional
India (regional): Cheti Chand
Sindhi New Year is celebrated on the second day in the month of Chaitra
Indonesia: Hari Raya Nyepi
Hari Raya Nyepi is the Balinese Hindu New Year. It is celebrated on the first new moon in March
Kazakhstan: Nauryz Holiday
Nauryz means 'new day', it is celebrated over several days from March 21st and marks Persian New Year which begins on the Vernal Equinox.Not a Public Holiday
Pakistan: Bank Holiday
One off holiday for Banks. Banks are closed, but bank employees will be working
Puerto Rico: Emancipation Day
Commemorates the abolishment of slavery in Puerto Rico on this day in 1873.Observances on March 22nd 2023
USA: National Bavarian Crepes Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Bavarian Crepes Day
USA: National Goof Off Day
Goof Off Day is a Chance to Unwind and Embrace Playfulness.
United Nations: World Water Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of World Water DayMarch 21st 2023 | Go to Today | March 23rd 2023
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| General Information for March 22nd 2023 | |
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| There are 12 public holidays today. | |
| Day 81 of 2023 | |
| 284 days left in 2023 | |
| Week 12 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 2008 - The French swimmer Alain Bernard sets a world record of 47.50 seconds for the 100-metre freestyle long course after winning the European LC Championships. | |
| 1933 - Dachau, the first Nazi concentration camp opens. Soon after, Anne Frank and her family flee Germany for neutral Holland. | |
| 1878 - The HMS Eurydice sinks off the coast of the Isle Of Wight. | |
| 1829 - The three protecting powers (Britain, France and Russia) establish the borders of Greece. |
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